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Fujifilm has a new flagship interchangeable lens camera to show off. It's the X-T10, the latest edition the X-Series digital camera lineup and successor to the mighty X-T1. Like its predecessor, the X-T10 combines old school design aesthetics with modern photography amenities and is a bona fide photographic workhorse for anyone who needs or desires higher quality shots than what’s possible with their smartphones. The X-T10 is a smaller, less expensive version of the X-T1, though don't read that to mean cheap. Priced at $800 for the body alone ($900 with XC16-50mm kit lens...Read more...

Sharing photos with one's friends and family is a common, everyday occurrence. Instagram has gained over 100 million photo sharing users in just two years, and this is just one of many outlets people use to share photos with the people they love. While sharing pictures taken with your smartphone is easy and convenient since you can upload and share while on the go, the picture quality you get from a smartphone isn't quite on the same level as a standalone digital camera, with a larger sensor and better optics. Connected cameras such as the Samsung Galaxy Camera promise the best of both worlds for...Read more...

Sharing photos with one's friends and family is a common, everyday occurrence. Instagram has gained over 100 million photo sharing users in just two years, and this is just one of many outlets people use to share photos with the people they love. While sharing pictures taken with your smartphone is easy and convenient since you can upload and share while on the go, the picture quality you get from a smartphone isn't quite on the same level as a standalone digital camera, with a larger sensor and better optics. Connected cameras such as the Samsung Galaxy Camera promise the best of both...Read more...

The LG Optimus G on Sprint sports a 13MP rear-facing camera so that you can shoot high quality photos about the size of Texas, and smartphones in general have upped the ante when it comes to snapping photos. Is there even a market for point-and-shoot cameras anymore? You better believe it. In an effort to stay relevant, we're starting to see and point-and-shoot camera makers embrace Android. Nikon and Samsung both offer Android-powered cameras, and come next month, you can add Polaroid to the list. The Polaroid Land Camera 103 sold for $90 in 1965, which amounts to more than $630 today after factoring...Read more...

Earlier this month, AT&T began offering the Samsung Galaxy Camera, a 4G connected camera that runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Galaxy Camera lets you connect to either a cellular network or a Wi-Fi network to share your photos and videos. While Samsung isn't the first manufacturer to offer a connected camera, the Galaxy Camera is in a unique position since it is currently being sold through a major wireless carrier in the US. Nikon also offers an Android-embedded Wi-Fi only camera, the COOLPIX S800c, which runs on Android 2.3. The COOLPIX S800c also features built-in GPS. In the past, Japanese...Read more...

Nikon added the Nikon 1 V2 to its Nikon 1 System lineup. This camera is designed to strike a balance between portability and performance, giving users both automatic and manual controls. The V2 features a new grip, built-in flash, and the addition of a Command Mode Dial. The Nikon 1 V2 uses an Advanced Hybrid Autofocus system with a 73-point AF array. You can capture images at approximately 15 frames per second for up to 45 frames using this camera. The Nikon 1 V2 features a 14.2-megapixel CX-format CMOS Sensor and the EXPEED 3A image processing engine. This camera also has an ISO range of 160-6400...Read more...

Sony announced the new NEX-6 camera which features similar power and shooting capabilities as a DSLR in a compact, mirrorless camera. As the latest addition to Sony's E-mount camera line-up, the new NEX-6 features Fast Hybrid AF, Wi-Fi capabilities, and the Play Memories Camera Apps platform. The camera also features Sony's high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder with 2.36 million dots. The NEX-6 features a 16.1 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that is capable of capturing full HD video. The camera also features a BIONZ image processor. Sony is using the Fast Hybrid AF system in this camera...Read more...

You know you're getting older when styles you grew up with come full circle and are cool again. It happens with clothes, haircuts, music, and yes, even electronics. Underscoring this point are leaked images of Fujifilm's upcoming X-E1, a compact camera with modern internals dressed in retro digs. Depending on how old you are, the X-E1 looks like a camera you or your parents used to own several decades ago. Despite the old look, however, it's a high-end camera with a detachable lens and a layout that's very similar to Fujifilm's X-Pro1. The X-E1 doesn't appear to be a successor to that camera, however,...Read more...

Olympus's latest addition to its ultra-zoom line is the new STYLUS SP-820UZ iHS. This camera is Olympus' flagship Ultra Zoom compact camera and features the company's most powerful optical zoom to date. The Olympus SP-820UZ iHS offers a 40x optical zoom (22.4- 896mm equivalent). Other key features of the camera include a 14-Megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.0-inch High-Resolution LCD, TruePic V image processor, 1080p Full HD and High-Speed Video, Dual Image Stabilization, Linear PCM audio recording, and an HDMI output. The Olympus SP-820UZ iHS will be available in silver and black in September for...Read more...

Nikon announced three new additions to its COOLPIX product line. The new COOLPIX S800c is powered by the Android operating system and features built-in Wi-Fi as well as a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, 10x NIKKOR zoom lens (25-250mm), 3.5-inch touchscreen OLED, full HD video recording, and GPS. Because the camera runs on Android, it has access to Android apps and is able to connect to your favorite social networks using a Wi-Fi connection. In addition to sharing photos via your social networks directly from the camera, you can also use the camera to surf the web or download an application or game. The...Read more...

Canon announced two new SX-series PowerShot digital cameras that feature impressive zoom capabilities. The new PowerShot SX500 IS offers a 30x optical zoom while the PowerShot SX160 IS offers a 16x optical zoom. Both of these super-zoom cameras feature Canon's latest AF technology to make auto focusing even faster than with previous SX-series cameras. The PowerShot SX500 IS has a 24mm wide angle lens along with a 16 megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor. You'll find a 3-inch LCD on the back of this camera. The PowerShot SX160 IS offers an optical zoom range from 28mm wide to 448mm. This...Read more...

Nikon introduced new additions to its Nikon 1 and Coolpix lines. The new Nikon 1 J2 builds upon the previous-generation Nikon 1 J1 camera. The J2 model features a new Creative Mode, metallic body, a higher resolution screen, and 1080p HD video capture capabilities. The Nikon 1 J2 features a 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots. The new Creative Mode gives users full manual exposure controls. The camera is available in White, Black, Silver, Pink, deep Red and Orange. The Nikon 1 J2 with 10-30mm kit lens will be available in September for $549.95. Nikon is also adding a new super-compact lens to the 1 NIKKOR...Read more...

Samsung is now shipping its NX1000 compact system camera. The NX1000 is the most budget-friendly model in Samsung's family of NX SMART cameras which feature built-in Wi-Fi. The camera comes in black, white, and pink and has a price of $699.99. In addition to built-in Wi-Fi for easy picture sharing, the NX1000 features an all-purpose 20-50mm lens, a 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, external flash, 3-inch LCD, and 1080p HD video capture capabilities. The camera supports shutter speeds of up 1/4000 seconds. The NX1000 is compatible with Samsung’s Remote Viewfinder app which lets users control settings...Read more...

Samsung is launching the new EX2F digital camera. This camera is the latest addition to Samsung's Wi-Fi enabled Smart Camera family. The EX2F features a f/1.4 lens and sharing features via Wi-Fi connectivity. The camera also features full manual controls and can record in 1080p full HD video with stereo sound. You can capture both still images and video at the same time using the Dual Capture feature. In addition to the F1.4 24mm lens, the EX2F uses a 1/1.7” 12 Megapixel BSI CMOS sensor to enable the camera to capture images in low-light situations. Other key features include Dual IS...Read more...